SPECIAL EVENT PARKING CHARGE LIMITATION

Tex. OCC Code ch. 2158

in effect

Tex. OCC Code § 2158.001. DEFINITIONS.

In this chapter: (1) "Institution of higher education" and "private or independent institution of higher education" have the meanings assigned by Section 61.003 , Education Code. (2) "Parking facility," "parking facility owner," and "vehicle" have the meanings assigned by Section 2308.002 , Occupations Code. (3) "Special event" includes a sporting event, convention, concert, exhibit, parade, or political rally. Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1236 (S.B. 1296 ), Sec. 19.001(a), eff. September 1, 2015.

Tex. OCC Code § 2158.002. LIMITATION OF PARKING CHARGE IN CONNECTION WITH SPECIAL EVENT.

(a) A parking facility owner may not charge for parking a vehicle in the parking facility in connection with a special event an amount that is more than two times the amount computed using the rate that is normally charged for parking a vehicle in the facility on that day of the week and at that time. (b) This section does not apply to an institution of higher education or a private or independent institution of higher education. Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1236 (S.B. 1296 ), Sec. 19.001(a), eff. September 1, 2015.

Tex. OCC Code § 2158.003. CRIMINAL OFFENSE.

(a) A person commits an offense if the person violates Section 2158.002 (a). (b) An offense under this section is a Class C misdemeanor. (c) It is a defense to prosecution under this section that the parking facility owner posted a conspicuous sign at least two feet wide and two feet high at the entrance to the parking facility stating: (1) in print at least six inches in height, the rate that is normally charged for parking a vehicle in the facility; and (2) in print at least six inches in height, the rate that is charged for parking a vehicle in the facility in connection with a special event. Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1236 (S.B. 1296 ), Sec. 19.001(a), eff. September 1, 2015.

Source: TX Statutes (Official Site)URL: https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Fetched: 6/29/2026